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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 182 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 29% of all 630 complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 60,110. Two related recalls (26V083000 and 24V797000) cover transmission control module software.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
182
29% of 630
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
60,110 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Transmission slips between 1st and 2nd gear or drops into neutral unexpectedly, especially on the first drive of the day.
  • Truck shudders or hesitates when accelerating hard to pass at highway speed, as the transmission struggles to find the right gear.
  • Vehicle fails to fully shift into park after being turned off with the push-start button, allowing it to roll.
  • Shift selector has seized with the service transmission warning light illuminated.
  • Hard shifting between 1st and 2nd gear persists even after dealers performed a transmission 'smart learn' relearn procedure.
  • Vehicle lunges or jerks unexpectedly while driving, sometimes accompanied by a blacked-out instrument panel or malfunctioning cameras.

When 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 26, 2022, latest Sep 24, 2026.

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month13Feb 2022Mar 2023Dec 2023Sep 2024Feb 2025Jul 2025Dec 2025May 2026
182 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2022 to Sep 2026; peak May 2025 (13).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

  1. NHTSA 26V083000Feb 12, 2026Transmission & Powertrain1,055 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:valves/valve body

    General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.

    Risk: Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252516560. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.

  2. NHTSA 24V797000Oct 24, 2024Transmission & Powertrain463,295 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:valves/valve body

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.

    Risk: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions that are identified by the remedy software as containing a defective control valve. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454440.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Silverado 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200569 (8%)
  2. 200636 (7%)
  3. 200756 (5%)
  4. 200837 (3%)
  5. 200915 (3%)
  6. 201031 (7%)
  7. 201121 (3%)
  8. 201221 (7%)
  9. 201324 (7%)
  10. 2014191 (12%)
  11. 2015147 (12%)
  12. 2016193 (24%)
  13. 2017224 (27%)
  14. 2018171 (33%)
  15. 2019326 (30%)
  16. 2020225 (31%)
  17. 2021236 (29%)
  18. 2022182 (29%)
  19. 2023106 (28%)
  20. 202494 (30%)
  21. 202520 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
NHTSA lists 182 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2022 model year, accounting for 29% of the 630 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Yes. Recall 24V797000 covers 2020-2022 Silverado 1500 and related GM trucks for new transmission control module software, and recall 26V083000 addresses vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under an earlier transmission recall.
At what mileage do transmission issues typically show up?
NHTSA's data shows a median failure mileage of 60,110 for transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2022 Silverado 1500.
Do these transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?
No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2022 Silverado 1500.
How does 2022 compare to other Silverado 1500 model years for transmission complaints?
The 2022 model's 29% share of complaints in this area is similar to 2020 (31%), 2021 (29%), and 2023 (28%), all lower than 2018's 33% share.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.